Two volcanoes in the Kamchatka Peninsula erupted recently. They are among the six volcanoes in the northeastern part of Russia that are currently showing signs of increased activity.
The Kamchatka Peninsula is part of the “Ring of Fire” – a region along the path of the Pacific Ocean that is characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
This peninsula extends into the Pacific Ocean some 6,600 km east of Moscow.
It is among the world’s most concentrated areas of geothermal activity.
This peninsula hosts 29 active volcanoes, most of which are surrounded by sparsely populated forest and tundra.
